avenencia (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Avenencia is a singular noun in the Spanish language.

Phonetic Transcription

/abeˈnenθja/ (in Spain) or /abeˈnen̪sja/ (in Latin America).

Translation Options into English

• Agreement
• Settlement
• Reconciliation

Meaning and Usage

The term avenencia refers to a mutual agreement or reconciliation between two or more parties. In legal terms, it commonly denotes a settlement reached through negotiation, where conflicting parties arrive at a consensus, often to avoid litigation.

Frequency of Use

Avenencia is more frequently encountered in written contexts, particularly in legal documents, contracts, and scholarly writing. However, it is understood in oral speech, particularly among professionals in legal or academic settings.

Example Sentences

1. La avenencia entre las partes evitó un largo juicio.

2. The agreement between the parties avoided a long trial.

3. El juez fomentó la avenencia para resolver el conflicto más rápidamente.

4. The judge encouraged the settlement to resolve the conflict more quickly.

5. Ambas partes llegaron a una avenencia que beneficiaba a todos.

6. Both parties reached an agreement that benefited everyone.

Idiomatic Expressions

While avenencia is not heavily featured in idiomatic expressions per se, it often appears in contexts that emphasize resolution or consent. Here are related idiomatic usages:

1. Llegar a una avenencia.
2. Translation: To reach an agreement.

3. Example: Las dos organizaciones finalmente lograron llegar a una avenencia.

   • The two organizations finally managed to reach an agreement.

4. No hay avenencia posible.

5. Translation: No possible agreement.

6. Example: A pesar de los esfuerzos, no hay avenencia posible entre las partes en conflicto.

   • Despite the efforts, there is no possible agreement between the opposing parties.

7. Avenencia mutua.

8. Translation: Mutual agreement.

9. Example: Ambos firmantes se comprometieron a una avenencia mutua para lograr objetivos comunes.

   • Both signatories committed to a mutual agreement to achieve common goals.

10. Buscar una avenencia.

11. Translation: To seek an agreement.
12. Example: El mediador intentó buscar una avenencia que satisficiera a ambas partes.
    • The mediator tried to seek an agreement that satisfied both parties.

Etymology

The word avenencia comes from the Latin verb "advenire," meaning "to come to" or "to arrive at." The connotation evolved through time in the context of coming together or reaching a consensus.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Conciliación (conciliation) - Acuerdo (agreement) - Compromiso (compromise)

Antonyms: - Desavenencia (disagreement) - Conflicto (conflict) - Desacuerdo (disagreement)